There is much debate in the United States over whether there is polarization between our two dominant political parties. The results of the presidential election showed that there is a division between the states, a battle between Democratic blue states and Republican red states. What is striking is that the “colors” of these states do not change. Red stays red and blue stays blue. Chapter 11 of Fault Lines gives different views of polarization. James Wilson, a political science professor at Pepperdine University in California, suggests that polarization is indeed relevant in modern society and will ultimately cause America's downfall. In contrast, Morris Fiorina, a political science professor at Stanford University, says polarization is nothing more than a myth, something Americans shouldn't worry about. John Judis, editor-in-chief of The New Republic, provides insight into one of the driving forces of polarization, the Tea Party movement. Through this article, I will highlight the main factors posited by Wilson and Judis that contribute to polarization in the United States and examine the factors with which Fiorina may agree. James Wilson’s article, “How Divided are We?” ", attempts to convince the reader that there is polarization (a culture war) in the United States. Wilson does not define polarization by partisan disagreements alone, but rather as "an intense commitment to a candidate, culture, or ideology that definitively distinguishes members of one group from members of another rival group" (Canon 205). . This polarization extends to the extent that one group's beliefs are completely correct, while the rival's beliefs are completely wrong (Canon 206). Wilson provides three main factors for the growth of polarization. Given Fiorina's strong stance that polarization is not very widespread, I don't think he would agree with Wilson's argument about polarization. The two arguments are directly opposed. However, Fiorina might agree with Judis' article. He might agree that many members of the Tea Party are very out of touch with moderate opinion among the general public. In conclusion, I believe there is polarization in the United States. I agree with many of the points Wilson makes in his article, as stated previously. The gap between liberals and conservatives is growing wider and wider, leaving no room for moderate opinions. Polarization is detrimental to our two-party-dominated republic, and it's difficult to determine what could improve our political system..